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‘Ehhmm, not the worst case I’ve ever seen, but bad enough,’ Doctor Margaret replied in response to Patrick’s request for a prognosis of his itch. ‘You’ll live but, bad luck, as you put it, has nothing to do with the facts of life, sir. Can you give me the name of your lady friend, after all she needs treatment just as urgently as you do?
‘If you can do that, despite what you might think of her, you could be saving her life. She’ll receive my private note along with the medications I send her, advising how to properly use everything.’
‘I’ll give you fifty quid for the medication, but what surety can you give me that it will all be delivered?’
‘Sir, I can only give you my word that I’ll do my best. But I’m a doctor, not a postal delivery service. Regardless, your gesture is appreciate
